Case Study No. 1: Reasons Why Bicycling and Walking Are And Are Not Being Used More Extensively as Travel Modes
National Bicycling and Walking Study
Source: Federal Highway Administration
The following issues are addressed through the various sections of the report:
- The chief factors influencing the decision to bicycle or walk
- The effect of facilities, environment, and commute distances on levels of bicycle commuting
- Whether public policy can cultivate higher levels of purposeful bicycling and walking
- Whether enough is known about bicycling and walking habits to accurately predict levels of usage under different conditions
This report is one of twenty-four reports in the National Bicycling and Walking Study series.
